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Recalled gummies contained illegal controlled substance, testing finds
People eating some of the now-recalled Diamond Shruumz brand candies may also have been getting a dose of an illegal substance from magic mushrooms, testing by a Virginia poison control center has confirmed.The Blue Ridge Poison Center at the University of Virginia says they found psilocin among the undisclosed substances mixed into Diamond Shruumz gummies. Psilocin, like the hallucinogenic psilocybin found in some kinds of mushrooms, is a schedule I controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration."You can't look at these labels and say, 'Oh I know what's in here, I know how to treat this,' or if I'm a consumer,...
‘Good luck Joey:’ Sergeant retires from Cocke County Sheriff’s Office after 20 years in law enforcement
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Wednesday was an emotional day for many in the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office as they said farewell to a sergeant who has served in law enforcement for 20 years. CCSO shared the news of Sergeant Joseph “Joey” Owings on Wednesday, saying he has been committed to the community and enjoyed […]
Escaped inmate in Erwin Police Dept. search found
Update: According to the Erwin Police Department, the inmate had been taken back into custody as of 7:55 p.m. According to a social media post by Sheriff Mike Hensley, the inmate escaped while being escorted down a stairway at the Unicoi County Courthouse. Officers immediately began a search and asked the United States Marshal Service […]
Round Bald Rubus Round-Up scheduled Aug. 2 near Carvers Gap
Volunteers are needed to help remove Canada Blackberry (Rubus canadensis) and other woody vegetation from Round Bald. The round-up will be held Friday, Aug. 2, near Carvers Gap. This is a great chance to learn about what the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy does to manage these rare habitats. The area of work will be less […] The post Round Bald Rubus Round-Up scheduled Aug. 2 near Carvers Gap appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
BTPD: Suspects took ‘large amount of cash’ from Bristol ATMs
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol, Tennessee police are searching for multiple suspects after they allegedly took large amounts of cash from two ATMs. The Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD) announced Thursday that the suspects allegedly gained access to the ATM at First Bank and Trust at 237 Pinnacle Pkwy early Tuesday morning. The same suspects […]
Former Sullivan East quarterback Drake Fisher signs with Presbyterian College
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of the top quarterbacks in the state signed his name on the dotted line this morning in front of family and friends. Former Sullivan East quarterback Drake Fisher signed a national letter of intent to play football for the Blue Hose of Presbyterian College Wednesday morning. Fisher was the […]
Blount Memorial Hospital could become part of South Carolina health system in $364M deal
Blount Memorial Hospital may soon become part of South Carolina’s largest health care organization, Prisma Health. The move would mark the culmination of months of talks with hospital systems on affiliation and is meant to bolster the hospital’s prospects going forward. If Prisma, a private non-profit, meets obligations outlined in a letter of intent approved unanimously by the hospital’s board Tuesday, July 18, it could become Blount Memorial's first health system partner or affiliate in its decades-long history. Eleven potential partners participated in a wide-ranging...
An early start: Alcoa City Schools students seeing benefits of abbreviated summer
ALCOA, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s that time of year where kids are preparing to go back to school. In Alcoa, they are going back earlier than anyone else. “Our summers are abbreviated compared to school systems that you might think run a more traditional school calendar,” Alcoa High School Principal Caleb Tipton said.
Hikes, wildlife take center stage at Warriors' Path
KINGSPORT — Warriors’ Path State Park has another week of free Summer in the Park activities on tap for visitors of all ages. Hike easy and challenging trails, meet wildlife large and small, or enjoy crafts and games. Preregistration is not required, and all of the activities are free to the community. Here’s a look at some of the programs on tap this week. See the complete list online at...
‘Not good business’: Owner wants Biden campaign sign removed from above her store
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A Tennessee business is attracting attention for a Biden campaign sign hanging above its front door. The issue is that the business has nothing to do with the sign. The massive Biden—Harris sign is hanging above the Honey Blossom Boutique. The campaign sign...
Three candidates running for Johnson County sheriff
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Early voting has begun and three candidates, Thomas Brown, Johnny Roberts, and interim Sheriff Clifton Worley, are running for Johnson County sheriff. Clifton Worley was appointed interim sheriff after Sheriff Eddie Tester passed away in August 2023. Worley said he would like to remain in that position and be elected […]
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